Medical Assistant Certificate

PROGRAM/CIP CODE: MEDA.TCERTB/51.0801

CREDITS REQUIRED: 38

DIVISION: Health Professions & Public Safety

CONTACT: medicalassistant@kckcc.edu

The Medical Assistant program is committed to providing a student learning environment which inspires life-long learning utilizing a spirit of inquiry to promote excellence in clinical competence, professional accountability, caring, and effective communication skills for a diverse student population.

The program is designed to prepare students with the clinical and administrative skills necessary to succeed in an entry-level position in a medical facility. The program requires both classroom and laboratory activities and culminates in a clinical experience (externship) in a medical office. Upon completion of the program, students will have the opportunity to challenge the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

Requirements for Admission to the Program

• This is a selective admission program. Application to the program does not constitute admission.
• Accuplacer score of 243 or above in reading comprehension.
• Contact program coordinator for application, full requirements, and program-specific advising.